The Holden Monaro is a modern classic | fullBOOST

[@fullboost]

One of the cleanest Holden Monaro CV8s we've ever seen, Steven brought his Sting Red LS1 powered example down to our fullBOOST Springy dyno night. *Fresh NEW Merch* 😁👉 25 years of fullBOOST 🤙 shop.fullboost.com.au/collections/fullboost *If you’d like to be notified every time we upload a video, subscribe and then click the bell icon 🔔 next to the subscription button.*

[@francistaylor1822]

Wish I knew what those wheels are they are really nice

[@kayak_homie]

I had one of these cars here in the states and when I sold mine in 2017, I couldn't hardly give it away. The difference in perception between the AU version and US version is remarkable.

[@fullboost]

It's thin pickings when it comes to a modern Aussie 2 door here. 👍

[@kayak_homie]

@@johnbarry8283 they're dirt cheap here. I mean, prices have gone up a little bit post-covid, but they're still fairly inexpensive. A good friend of mine still has his in great condition with ~50k miles and I doubt he could get even $20k USD for it

[@bluebird8004]

@@fullboost Exactly. US has/had a very broad range of 2 door V8's, not the same here unfortunately

[@randomdude4669]

The gto trim is terrible aswell though, that front bumper is vomit material let alone rims

[@jamestoby2552]

USA never took to this car, so I'm not at all surprised they're viewed differently over there. I think it really came down to looks. The GTO wasn't to US tastes. For the masses, US likes stuff a bit more in your face. Whereas the Monaro was exactly the right look for Australia, where buyers (not all) often like a more subtle, euro influence with their cars. On top of that you have the expectation of how the car should look based on the GTO badge. Then there's the parts availability issue. It hits both countries but in the USA, you can just go and buy a different type of V8 coupe, with tonnes of parts available. Often newer cars too So, most would just do that. That can't help values either. Other than the odd euro coupe, we only have the 2015 on Mustang as an alternative, unless you purchase a grey import. Here, we actually loved the Monaro style immediately, so we overlook the difficulties and enjoy the car as something special and rare compared to the usual 4 door V8s. My time on the US forums show that it's just another car to them. Values reflect that. I'm not sure it will ever be a revered car there.

[@MonaroTravels]

Looking good. Proud to be an owner of the UK imported HSV version. I can't see me ever selling up, such an unusual car here.

[@muratyolcu4793]

At a time in the early millennium when holden knew what they're fans wanted and they delivered. These monaros are a dying breed.

[@onedayiwillmakesomecontent]

I found some photos that I took (on paper photos lol)Sunday, of the launch Holden did inside a cafe on Acland st (?) In St Kilda, back in 2001/2. Went there to have a look and there was one of each colour. I'm a Ford guy but they are gorgeous cars! Pricks of things to get in and out of the back seat though! Holden parts even had a block mounted poster of the prototype you could buy back in the day. Bought it for my brother for his 21st, and he still has it!

[@edmai6451]

Only if the the back windows came down...PERFECT

[@gobudman]

I got my 2004 series 3 10 yrs ago for 26k. Best purchase I’ve ever made.

[@grecoconduris6716]

I'm not even a Holden guy and I regret not buying one.

[@billybodybuilder]

Me too .. Did look at one last year but for $90k i think it's too much for what you get ... so bought a Mustang for 1/2 that instead...

[@yuritarded8608]

Same but they never really got that cheap

[@smiddysmidton8313]

@@yuritarded8608 They were 15-20k with under 100k ,take the emotion out thats all they're worth in all honesty.

[@yuritarded8608]

@@smiddysmidton8313 yeah nah not really. maybe could’ve gotten a cv6 for 20k at their lowest, never were worth buying anyway

[@user-td9sd5se5t]

we have these in the middle east selling for 4000$ for a very clean one

[@jeremyblake9644]

The vibe to these videos are so good - even the mrs let’s me watch them…

[@ryanf2709]

I wish I had the money at the time. I always knew they'd be hot shit in years to come. I remember CV8s for under $20k.

[@MonaroTravels]

Can still get a CV8 for that price in the UK!

[@francistaylor1822]

They still can be had for that much, though they wont be brilliant examples

[@ryanf2709]

@francistaylor1822 nah, I wasn't referring to bottom of the barrel examples. Actual decent, low km ones that don't need any money spent on them. Those are closer to $40k now, and that's a shitload to drop on a 20 year old car. Back then, you could also buy a rough but running and driving VX SS for 3-4k. Now people want 7-15k for the same car. It's kind of bonkers really.

[@francistaylor1822]

@@ryanf2709 Yep, i just spent over $40K on one.

[@MeatballGarage]

Nice clean Munro with a Ritchie Benaud at the treads (222!). Credit to the owner keeping it looking schmick, and doing brakes and suspension before throwing power at it!

[@FuManchu5ltr]

Marvellous, that.

[@MrZyphR]

Mum has a turismo blue cv8. Truly a masterpiece.

[@donnowhy1]

My missus has one. Same year, hothouse green. We've deregistered it but it's a keeper for sure. 8 stacker as well.

[@fullboost]

Drive it. ☺️👍

[@TURBOTRISTO]

This car was soo clean

[@txddyfarquh69]

Such a beautiful example of the last Monaro's ever made

[@vongdong10]

I've got an 03 Devil Yellow with about 56,000km on it. Too bad the exterior isn't as clean as his. It's got CTS-V 6pot front and 4pot rears. VE Storm wheels and Tein coilovers. I threw a turbo kit on with a custom cam. Making 410rwkw. I really thought about building the engine but decided to play with another car.

[@granthawtree4669]

That stash and a Monaro goes together like Steak & Guinness

[@ColonelCampbellAI2024]

Still a fan of how much it looks like a redesigned 7th gen Pontiac Grand Prix. Lost my supercharged model in an accident & never filled the hole in my heart.

[@kenny1034]

Without doubt one of the best looking Commodores and 300hp at the rears in 2002 was really stout. Kind of hope he keeps it concourse, more power is great but this will be a true piece of Australian automotive history if it's kept in original condition.

[@TinShed]

Will agree sting red and devil yellow was one of my fav colours, but this sting red looks to have a different shade to it making it nicer in the shadows.

[@ayunoway4428]

Smart move recording in the shade, slip slop slap lol

[@hoonaticbloggs5402]

I have a vt2 HSV commodore heee in the U.K. one of 32 imported by wilkinshaw

[@krankymann]

What a lot don't appreciate is that these DRIVE differently and the low roofline and big window makes the whole thing feel quite a bit different to driving the commodore. The weight distribution is also changed so they handle way better as well, an under-rated car for sure and he's got it in the best colour too (no bias of course, I just happen to have one in the same colour!!).

[@fullboost]

These handle much nicer than the Commodore. 👍

[@smiddysmidton8313]

I think you need to look up the meaning of "under rated". People ask the new car price for these things 20 years later with 200km on the clock , If anything they are very overrated.

[@davidbailey1721]

@@smiddysmidton8313 supply and demand mate. Put it in to perspective, people are asking the price of a house for a GTHO Falcon these days, or the price of a shitty one bedroom unit for an HQ Monaro. I’ve got a ‘17 SS-V and I’d get my money back on that if I sold it. Supply and demand.

[@francistaylor1822]

@@smiddysmidton8313 Just because you dont understand why, doenst mean what you are saying is true.

[@AlistairLattimore]

Great looking car, always loved that 2-door when it came out.

[@jakebrakes1675]

Nice👌

[@hazzleberry95]

My step mum has a blue one thought I was the coolest kid gettin picked up from school back in the day what gem

[@mifo2000]

i just inherited a VU SS ute, my grand father owned since new. i know its not a monaro but its bone stock, full service history, 270k hwy kms and now im in this guys position... Do i just rebuild the motor with a head+cam package and aim for a fun reliable 300rwkw, go all out with a blown or turbo 6ltr or just shut up, daily it and spend more money on the FG turbo ute....

[@markoz673bajen8]

I would have badge these as Vauxhall GTO.

[@trentcrompton9527]

Yep I wish I bought one back when they were cheaper

[@AndrewMitchell001]

Nice Pontiac GTO

[@billybodybuilder]

Identical , same engine too.

[@fullboost]

Yes the GTO is the OG. 🙃👍

[@Mr.Moe11]

My dream car ❤️

[@jaceacekalgoorlie]

One of the few cars that looks ok in yellow

[@allanmaccaul1465]

Holden didn't think to build these, it was the employee's that got together and designed it and made it happen..

[@hyper8545]

Sweet

[@chasroberts3613]

Best looking car Holden ever made. HQ Monaro a close second.

[@smiddysmidton8313]

The commodore is not a real Monaro though, kinda like those 4 door "monaros" . The true Monaro is a pillarless coupe.

[@chasroberts3613]

@@smiddysmidton8313 HQ Monaro had a 2 door coupe. as far as I know.

[@smiddysmidton8313]

@@chasroberts3613 The HQ 2 doors are true Monaros with a pillarless design ,same as HK/T/G . I dont think the rear windows even open on a commodore 2 door.

[@chasroberts3613]

@@smiddysmidton8313 I'm not sure I fully understand you. If I read your words you're saying the modern Monaro is not a coupe? Or that its not a Monaro?

[@GLOBAL-INTIFADA]

Ahaha he literally has the two Holden's I want but I want the avalanche wagon I think they are called

[@bluebird8004]

Beautiful car, also wish I'd picked one up. Other than the exhaust being a bit too raspy for me.. Sweet 👌

[@jesus_built_my_hotrod]

Very nice

[@efxr6538]

Yep, was so close to buying a red one of these before covid when they were half the price...

[@kevinobrien4155]

they're coming back down in price now, heaps on market place they keep slashing the price still not selling.

[@lochieleslaighter]

Definitely regret not buying one.

[@brandonrohrer7914]

Wish we had holden in the usa

[@billybodybuilder]

You have the Pontiac GTO coupe, Virtually identical & the V8 engine in this Aussie one also from USA.

[@Sam-ci6sl]

FYI, Monaro was a misinterpretation of Aboriginal tribe name the Monero. The monaro hwy cuts thought their territory which includes the highest mountain in Aus, Mount Kosciuszko

[@RypienGT]

I strangely like the CV6's If I owned this car id leave it stock.

[@benjaminrobinson3969]

Whats the name of the colour?

[@GarageSupra]

The 2 door VT, this is tasteful though

[@mydogzty]

0:49 Am wondering what a press car is? Another word for company car?

[@mullacsllim]

Very loosely, A 'press' car was given to media outlets / car magazine companies to do reviews on before the production car was released into the public for sale.

[@mydogzty]

@@mullacsllim thanks mate for the info.

[@3lohssvrm]

Dont think i ever saw a sting red monaro around here, always yellow, silver, black or blue-ish.

[@krispykruzer]

Know a guy who worked at Holden and told me the story of the Monaro especially the nostril hood. Amazing heritage and I’m sure as hell not selling mine (if I had one)

[@stevenkirk2563]

Pitty it’s not pillar less like the early monaros.

[@TechReviews2010]

it was for safety but I'm with you there.

[@shades360]

Just need to yank the fuel filler flap off and get some mismatched wheels. Maybe finish it off by removing the rear springs

[@maisydaisy9970]

Cool a Jenny Craig mobile 290hp in 4tons. And people want to own these things

[@1lime1000]

Nice car👍my golf makes more PowA😆

[@jurassicchrist]

It's 21 years old

[@1lime1000]

@jurassicchrist just sayN. Top dollar for a slow car , regardless of the erea it represents,,just like 90s jap cars ,,slow

[@fullboost]

People seem to forget engine advancement over the past 20 years.

[@onedayiwillmakesomecontent]

I've got a matching numbers XA GS 302, sunroof sedan. Sounds sweet, but slow as fuck, my hybrid corolla (yep 🤣) would toast in on a circuit and drag strip, but it's the laid back, simple cruising vibes I enjoy.

[@TC-iz6xe]

Golf's are a heap of shit.

[@MartinMcMartin]

Beautiful car, but it sounds like a thong slapper, I'm sure it won't be like that for long.

[@SHOCKcustoms]

2k not barra

[@TattooTaffy1]

Your delirious if you think a 2 door commodore deserves the title of classic

[@fullboost]

Bloody oath they do. ☺️👍

[@davidbailey1721]

Two door Commodore? Like how the original Monaros were two door Kingswoods, or Chargers and Hardtops were just two door Valiants? SMH.

[@Dan-rg7jj]

Stop doing this heads and cam, supercharger bs. If you want to best reliable, drivable, leave everything stock except maybe the valve springs and build the bottom end into a stroker. Why are people so scared to leave the rest stock and just go stroker? You know you could easily spend 5-10k on the top end yet a crankshaft off summit is 1k to get you started (and it's forged). We have to change this bs theory in Aus about top end mods on LS cars. It's driving me nuts.

[@Dan-rg7jj]

Here's a good link explaining where people go wrong cams and all that jazz kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYW1pGWvipt0q6M

[@hoonaticbloggs5402]

Some people want a engine that revs ?

[@nismofreak33]

because a basic cnc job on ls1 heads + conservative cam/lifter combo nets around 400hp.... and stroker kits arent cheap in aus lol

[@Dan-rg7jj]

@@nismofreak33 it's not always a cost by cost basis especially when supercharging is involved. But if it is a cost basis it's not that expensive to do a stroker. Have you considered the benefits? 1.Selling your pistons, rods and crank can net $500 plus. 2. You don't buy the kit you buy the crank, rods, piston/ring kit separate from the states and try to avoid import tax. 3. You don't have to clearance LS motors. 4. Chances are if treated right it won't need a bore. 5. Gen 3 rods aren't the best and you would be buying the Gen 4 rod pin type. 5. You can get the compression right and rig gap for forced in diction. 6. the old gen 3 is probably going to knock and leak eventually. 7. You would save money by not doing heads and valve train and cam. 8. A stock top end SC stroker LS1 with the right comp is going to be better then a heads cam SC LS1 with stock bottom end. 9. If staying stroker NA you could later go a small cam and springs with no other valve or head upgrads and still net a better result then doing a head job and big cam double springs push rods ect. 9. They still rev to 6k with pretty much stock top end. That's a lot more then people in diesels. 10. Let's be honest reving to 7k on the street pretty much puts you over the limit in every gear. Especially in 4l60s even tho this is a manual.

[@Dan-rg7jj]

@@hoonaticbloggs5402 people drive diesels everyday and rev to 3k. What's wrong with a stock stroker ls that revs over 5k?

[@thegreatmatchukes1762]

Thing Sucks!

[@thecatchtherelease8982]

dream car would be a CV8z and a bf f6 tornado

[@markc1456]

my good mate has exact same model! paid around 30k for it in 09